Tymlos causing belly fat?

@happiness5 I agree. I had just lost 25lbs then had to start with Tymlos. After 2 months or so I noticed my belly getting bigger. It is so very depressing and makes me want to stop even now after being on it since last October. Especially hearing it isn't going away after 2 years of sticking with this protocol. I truly hoped I would hear on here that it went away after finishing the 2 year dose. 🥺😭😭😭

@blessednanaof5 I posted a similar topic not long ago. The feedback I received was that the belly fat & bloating did return to normal after finishing Tymlos for some, but not yet for others. I'm counting on an improvement, when I finish!!

Thank you for sharing that bit of hope! Have a beautiful day!

My belly has added a fat layer. It’s added 2.5 inches and I can’t wear my fitted jeans.

does anyone think the belly fat increase is related to the injection area choice (belly)?

@salvidore yes I do. My MD said ok to do thighs. I’ve been alternating between there and outer thighs as my quads don’t have much fat. Now my thighs look lumpier, lol

I'm 72 and have been on tymlos since February of this year. I too am getting a fat pouch where I never had one before. I walk up to 6 miles a day and eat no different. I don't like it. Some folks say it remains even after they are done with tymlos. Gosh I hope not.

I’m coming up on three months on Tymlos, and belly fat is also an issue for me. Looking up info on why and found some info says the calcium increase that happens when taking Tymlos is a possible cause of this. I also take a Repatha injection every other week (for elevated LP(a) cholesterol diagnosis) and started injections of Repatha in my belly, but have now moved to thigh as injection site (which is indicated as option in Repatha literature). I did start Tymlos in my belly and hate the belly fat, but the Tymlos literature does not indicate injection site as anywhere other than belly. I believe the Tymlos is absorbed in the body better from the belly fat. If we are going thru the trouble of taking this med, I prefer to optimize by following the manufacturers suggestions. Also found from the literature that indicated Tymlos draws down Vitamin D, so asked my doctor if it would make sense to up my Vitamin D before I started, since my Vitamin D number was on the lower side. Doctor advised me to go from 2000 of “D” to 4000 IUs daily. I am scheduled to go back to doctor after I’ve been on Tymlos for 6 months, so will see the results of this Vitamin D increase, along with other blood work. Good luck to us all!

@walker13
I had been encouraged by postings from tymlos users who said that the watermelon belly gradually went away. Did you see something from other tymlos users who said otherwise?

Thanks!

@reginacl

I don't know your age or how long you and the others here have been in menopause.the reason I mention it is that there is a very common condition among menopausal women called "menopause belly". I have posted some info under the category Menopause. I understand that it may not apply to any of you. S